decoration
Defined in 4 places across 2 titles of the United States Code.
“decoration” means an order, device, medal, badge, insignia, emblem, or award tendered by, or received from, a foreign government;
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- 1994–present5 U.S.C. § 7342Government Organization and Employees · Receipt and disposition of foreign gifts and decorations · in this section
In this section, the term “decoration” means any decoration or award (other than the medal of honor) that may be presented or awarded by the President or the Secretary concerned to a member of the armed forces.
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- 2026–present10 U.S.C. § 1135Armed Forces · Replacement of military decorations · in this section
Military Decoration Defined.—In this section, the term “decoration” means any decoration or award (other than the medal of honor) that may be presented or awarded by the President or the Secretary concerned to a member of the armed forces.
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- 2008–202610 U.S.C. § 1135Armed Forces · Replacement of military decorations · in this section
The term “decoration” means any decoration or award that may be presented or awarded to a member of the armed forces.
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- 1998–present10 U.S.C. § 1132Armed Forces · Presentation of decorations: prohibition on entering correctional facilities for presentation to prisoners convicted of serious violent felonies · in this section
The term “decoration” means any decoration or award that may be presented or awarded to a member or unit of the armed forces.
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- 1996–present10 U.S.C. § 1130Armed Forces · Consideration of proposals for decorations not previously submitted in timely fashion: procedures for review · in this section